2007 Audi A4 vs. 2007 Ford Mondeo
To start off, both 2007 Audi A4 and 2007 Ford Mondeo were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Mondeo (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2007 Audi A4. (161 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi A4 weights approximately 6 kg more than 2007 Ford Mondeo.
Because 2007 Audi A4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Ford Mondeo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Audi A4 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford Mondeo (280 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A4. (225 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A4 | 2007 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | A4 | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 226 km/hour | 232 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.7 seconds | 8.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1464 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 59 L |
